Best Surf Beaches in Santa Monica

4.2·8 reviews
1 beaches

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Best of 1 Santa Monica spots

Bay Street

Surf score

4/100

Wave

2.6 ft

Wind

Breezy

Condition

Poor Conditions

Medium-period swell, windy

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BeachHeightWindVerdict
Bay Street2.6 ftBreezyPoor
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Plan the next Santa Monica session

Use the city guide for spot choice, then move into timing, water temperature, or tide context.

Find the best surf windowCompare the local seasonality before choosing a day.Open pageCheck Santa Monica water temperatureDial in gear before you head to the beach.Open pageWatch the tide windowSee when tide timing helps the main breaks.Open page

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Featured Beaches(1)

Bay Street

Intermediate

Bay Street is the more powerful section of Santa Monica Beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Santa Monica

Santa Monica has 1 surf spot. They break down by skill level: 1 intermediate.
The top-ranked surf spots in Santa Monica are: 1. Bay Street (4.0/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
Santa Monica's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
Water temperatures in the area range from 55-72°F. In summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm.

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